Potentially one of the most significant events to occur in Tucson in many decades is the development of the modern streetcar, now called the Sun Link. Ride the streetcar from one end to the other, getting off at various points to explore. The tour begins at the Mercado, the western terminus, with a brief history of the streetcar before boarding.

Highlights include stops at the Gutierrez Bridge artwork, downtown streetcar art installations, a walking tour along Congress Street and 4th Avenue, and the University of Arizona Main Gate. Here, you’ll learn about Tucson’s original streetcar system, which operated from 1897 to 1930. Then, the streetcar travels through campus, concluding at 12:30 p.m. at the eastern terminus (Helen & Warren Streets) with a visit to the public artwork “Poet.” The ride back to the Mercado is 30 minutes, but you’re welcome to stop for lunch on the way.

The total time spent on the streetcar (some sitting, some standing) is about 1 hour. The walking portion covers about 1 mile over uneven ground with multiple curbs and one flight of stairs. Please reach out at [email protected] with accessibility questions. Pre-registration is required.

Begins and ends at the Mercado San Agustin, 100 S. Avenida del Convento off of West Congress Street, west of I-10. Your guide will be wearing a sun hat.